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Ryan Suppe joins Idaho EdNews

He’s an experienced Idaho political reporter who will cover the Legislature, state agencies and elections.

QandA with Coeur d’Alene trustee candidates

Here’s what they had to say, in their own words.

QandA with West Ada trustee candidates

Here are their answers to three questions about priorities and growth.

QandA with West Bonner trustee candidates

Three seats on the West Bonner County School Board are up for election next week. Incumbents Troy Reinbold, Carlyn Barton and Margaret Hall each face one challenger. In Zone 3, Reinbold faces challenger Elizabeth Glazier; in Zone 5, Barton faces Kathy Nash; in Zone 1, Hall faces Alan Galloway. With the election approaching, Idaho Education…

QandA with Kuna trustee candidates

Three seats on the Kuna School Board are up for election this November. Incumbents Joy Thomas, J.D. Grant and Russ Johnson each face one challenger: Hillary Lowe, Kristi Hardy and Michael Thornton. Each position is a four-year commitment. How do school trustees fit into the web of agencies and individuals that oversee what happens in…

QandA with Caldwell trustee candidates

Six candidates are vying for three spots on the Caldwell School Board.

Syringa Mountain students raise $9,000 in community service Eco-thon

Parents and neighbors sponsored students to participate.

Boise administers student wellness survey for third year

The anonymous opt–in survey will reach 4,000 students at 14 schools.

Education experts voice concern about school vouchers at policy forum

Rep. Julie Yamamoto, R- Caldwell, assured attendees that this would be an ongoing issue in the 2024 legislature session.

U.S. Court of Appeals temporarily blocks enforcement of student bathroom ban

After judge denied a request for a preliminary injunction, plaintiffs filed an appeal.